127 years ago on this day, these men founded the first-ever national union of electrical workers. A union that today we call the IBEW.
Category: IBEW
Big thanks to everyone who made it out to the 2018 Local 586 Christmas party!
Thanks to everyone that made it out to the 2018 Local 586 Christmas party. This year’s event was hosted by the Infinity Convention Centre. Thanks to all the helpful staff… Read more »
IBEW-CCO and ECAO response to Ford Government announcement
Protecting and promoting the value of the skilled trades is essential to ensuring Ontario’s economy thrives and the province remains open for business, says the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario… Read more »
Ford Government to abolish OCOT and set apprenticeship ratios at 1:1
The Ontario government says it plans to wind down the Ontario College of Trades (OCOT) as it sets apprenticeship to journeymen ratios at 1-1 across all trades and implements a moratorium on… Read more »
Big thanks to everyone who made it out to the IBEW 586 Musical Showcase!
The IBEW 586 Musical Showcase was an enormous success. Thanks to all the performers and to all who attended!
Possible Disruption in Postal Services
As you may be aware, a possible labour dispute at Canada Post may result in disruptions to mail delivery services. If you submit claims and receive reimbursements and statements by mail, a… Read more »
2018 IBEW 586 Christmas Party
Big thanks to everyone who made it out to the 2018 Ottawa Labour Day Parade!
Thank you to everyone who came out to support us today and special thanks to the Retirees Club who put on another great parade!
Local 586 Challenge Coin
Local 586 has its own official challenge coin! These coins are truly valued possessions. They are given and received with great pride in the organizations that they represent. The following… Read more »
Chamber creates ‘blueprint’ for Ford government ministers
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce has published a paper directed at each of Ontario’s new government ministers with suggestions for policy initiatives aimed at reinforcing a pro-growth agenda. Read More
Big thanks to everyone who made it out to the 586 Family BBQ!!
The Local 586 Family BBQ was a big success. Thanks to everyone who made it out and to all the volunteers who made this event possible, especially the Retirees who… Read more »
Check out the good work done by Local 586 at the NAC!!
Many Local 586 members have been working on the renovations at the NAC. Click the link below to find out more about the good work performed by the brothers and… Read more »
Congrats to the winners of the Fresh Air Contest!!
Congrats to the winners of the Fresh Air Contest!!
CNL Protest July 13th 6am-9am
Brothers and Sisters, Following the announcement that JMR has been awarded a large portion of upcoming work at CNL, IBEW 586 will be joining two Building Trades Council protests on… Read more »
OCOT Enforcement Absent in Spite of Electrical Shock to Unqualified Worker
In a news bulletin released on June 29, 2018, CBRE Limited was fined $80,000 after one of their workers received an electrical shock. There has been no mention of further… Read more »
Big thanks to everyone who made it out to the 2018 IBEW 586 Blood Drive!!
Big thanks to everyone who made it out to the 2018 IBEW 586 Blood Drive!!
CRAFT program expands to encourage women in the construction trades
For the first time, the Creating Real Apprenticeships for Toronto (CRAFT) program is being geared towards women who are interested in pursuing an apprenticeship in the construction trades. Read More
Job Posting for CLC in Ottawa
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is hiring a National Director of Communications in Ottawa, Ontario. Check out the links below. Link: English posting Link: Affichage en français
Local 586 delegates for the IBEW International Women’s Conference 2018, Saint Paul, Minnesota!
Local 586 delegates for the IBEW International Women’s Conference 2018, Saint Paul, Minnesota!
Local 586’s Men’s and Mixed teams win at Daryl Lecuyer Memorial Tournament!
Congratulations to Local 586 who won both the men’s and mixed’s Daryl Lecuyer Softball Tournament held June 8th and 9th. Thanks to all the volunteers!
Ontario Provincial Election 2018
Brothers and Sisters, Today is the provincial election here in Ontario. These elections can have a massive impact on our industry. Go out and exercise your democratic right. Get out… Read more »
City growing confident about LRT deadline as test results come in
John Manconi says the more time that passes, the more its looking like the Rideau Transit Group will meet their November 2 deadline. Read More
Rally for a Fair Deal at Parliament Hill
Brothers and Sisters, Join the Canadian Alliance of Nuclear Workers on Parliament Hill as we rally for a fair deal for workers. At 11AM Buses will bring supporters to the… Read more »
Block of ice nearly hit worker weeks before Bruneau’s death
A few weeks before Olivier Bruneau was killed by a block of ice while working on a Claridge construction site, a slab of ice fell right next to another worker on… Read more »
IBEW Local 586 Website Update
Brothers and Sisters, The Local 586 website has long needed an upgrade. Over the last 9 months we have been doing just that. This past September we reached out to… Read more »
IBEW CCO Reacts to OCOT Compliance and Enforcement Announcement
The Ontario College of Trades announced last week that its compliance and enforcement team is now ramping up its efforts in the construction sector – to coincide with the start of… Read more »
The IBEW Canada review of last week’s 2018 Federal budget
On February 27th, the Government tabled its 369-page Federal Budget. Unfortunately, this budget focuses more on politics than an actual budget; while there is plenty of money allotted to programs,… Read more »